The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-11-02

NlsbeSt, Mrs. Z. G. Greer and Miss tan
ME Greer, Mrs. VIM. e. Ross, Mrs
Miller, Of Columbus. Judge 7. Nishett
Mr.. Eape, OF Hapsville, and -Mr. Bacon.
Of southwest Georgia. Who WAS 2 class
mate ct AIic. Davis al West Point. 1
was about t;;lraa o'clock when Ms. Davis
and Mrs. Hays LEI; the grounds and re
turned to Crest Eli.
TEE SOCIAL FEATURE.
Afser quiet dinner, the lady mem
bers of the Davis family began to make
ready for The Thaiian Club German and
reception, given II honor Of Miss
Winnie This was the social event OF
the week, and most delightful affair il
was. The Volunteers armory, as which
the german was given, was eiaborately
decorated and the scene was o he2;itl-
ful cne. Here were gathered the leading
society people Of Macon, ard taeir
guests from all parts OF the South
Beautiful women, handsomely dressed,
made the assemblage brilliant one, one
which was an honor to the occasion.
Mrs. Davis and Miss Winnie, were escort
ed to the arnory by Captain Johnston.
Mrs. HAYS did not attend. The german
WIS led by Mr. ". H. Fclton, Jr. a
pleasant incident was the presentation
to Miss Winnie of a beautiful brooch, as
a souvenir Of the occasion. It was the
gilt of the Thalian Club, and the pre-
sentation was made by Major William
Henry Ross, president OF the club, ID a
few remarks. The dancing was sept up
until after midnight.
TIE BEAUTIFUL GIFT.
The fruit bowl presented to Alrs.
Davis is one Of the landsomest pieces Of
sijverware ever manufactured. When
the Macon committee first went to
Bea1vcir, some of the members were
struck with the fac5 that while many
beautiful gifts had been presented to
Mr.. Davis and Miss Winnie at different
times, Mrs. Davis had not been the re-
cipient OF quite SO much attention OF
this nature. They ct once determined
that Macon should be heard from, and
the result was tie order for this besuti-
full souvenir. The bowl, which is prob
ably eight inches in diamter, rests upon
a silver tray, upon which is inscribed the
words:
Mrs. JeHer@o1 Davis, from the citi-
zens Of Macon, October 18th, 1887.
The diamond brooch presented to
Mrs. Hays is in the shape Of a crescent,
and contains thirteen diamonds. It is
an exquisite specimen Of the jewelers.
art. 1t is the gift OF the State Fair $3.50
ciation through its directors, and Mr..
Pearce Horn has been largely ins:ru-
mental il It's purchase. 1t cost about
$500.
The Thalian Clubs favor was COM
binasion hair pin and brooch. 1t IS
star and crescent, consisting OF dia-
monds, rubies and emeralds, set in gold.
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MACON, Ga, October 2G.-At2 O'Clock
to-day tie Old veterans drew up IL iine
in front of the Lanier House. and
marched to the Johnston mansion, where
jeff Davis is stopping during his stay N
Macon, and from there he was escorted
to the Fair grounds, whare he made a
brief speech and reviewed the remnant
soldiers. In the course Of his address,
he said: ssFriends and Brethren: | am
Ike that flag, torn and tattered hy
storms and years. I love it for It's own
sake; I love il for yours; I love it as
memento OF what your fathers did, and
hoped that You would do. There axe 9
great many things that would like to
say, hut ny physical condition viii not
admit OF 1t. I wish NY arms we're large
and long enough to embrace you al at
once. God bless you"
At this jurcture Governor Gordon
arose amidst widest enthusiasm and
welcomed the ex-pres;dent to the State,
an5 in behalf OF the people of Macon.
Brief speeches were made by Senator
Colquitt and others.
MACON, GA, October 27.-To-day was
wet and sloppy. The city has been well
filed, and every train brinSs.in new
arrivals. Mr.. Davis and party were pre-
vented from going to the park to- lay
and participating in the scenes and Incl
dents OF the day, on account OF the
weather. TLia was 3 great Gisappoint-
ment to the crowd, although every
veteran SOW hilc yesterday sat home. .
Ali wanted to see him again to-day, but
it Tas not deemed prudent for him to
leave the house.
Mr.. Davis cannot attend the Athens
fair; his physicians think it would seri,
ous!y eldanger his If. Mrs. Hays and
Miss Winnie have accepted the invita-
ticn rendered them by the Athenaeum Of
that city to attend complimentary re-
ception in their honor, and will leave
Saturday morning for Athens. They
will be the guests Of Mrs. Howell Cobb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis will return home on
that day.
The management OF the Academy OF
Music rendered q complimentary per
formance to Mr.. Davis and party, in
Guiding Governor Gordon, Senator Col
quit and other distinguished gentlemen.
Mrs. Bowers in "Lady Audley's Secret
was the programme.
ALeaf from the Book Of the Past.
BELMONT, May 81, 1S7l.-The long
deferred wish has been accomplished. I
have seen and conversed with President
Davis. At last! Tears dim my eyes as I
realize that q great desire has been at
tanned. 1 am writing history for you:
my children, and yoar mother tells you
now OF her interview with the man
''whom she most delights to honor;'
tells you Of one President, jefferson
Davis, dearer, lar dearer now, il the
hour OF defeat, than he was when Chief
Magistrate of the Southern Confederaey.